Senior Account Executive

About the role

Sandpiper, a reputation and policy management consultancy, is hiring a Senior Account Executive for its Singapore office. The role sits within the account servicing team and combines client servicing, team support and new business development, supporting client and new business activity in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support or assist the delivery of client programmes and account teams, applying agency skills proactively
• Track time and work efficiently, delivering high-quality client work with attention to detail
• Support day-to-day account coordination, provide clear reporting and monitoring, and attend client progress and briefing meetings
• Take the lead on core areas of client programmes and bring fresh ideas to client work and team discussions
• Research and write content for new business proposals, build an external network and industry profile, and assist with marketing and networking to gather leads
• Manage and train junior team members, mentor senior colleagues, and give and receive fast and long-term feedback
• Use research, insights and planning tools to shape evidence-based recommendations, and explore emerging trends and technologies
• Pitch stories, build relationships with journalists and network with media and industry contacts

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, business or a related field
• 2-3 years of relevant communications experience; agency experience is an advantage
• Experience in financial, professional services or ESG is an advantage
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for an Account Executive position

Required skills

• Strong client servicing and account management skills
• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills
• Creative thinking and entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen

To apply, candidates should send their CV to the Sandpiper careers team.